With a stay at Congress Plaza Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Auditorium Building and Theatre and Columbia College Chicago. This family-friendly hotel is close to Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 870 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.

Dining

Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Fantastic value. Awesome location right in the center of things and immediately across from Millenium Park. The hotel had some old Chicago charm, but is showing its age and lack of updates. There aren't really any amenities, but who needs them when you're out of the hotel seeing the city the whole time?

Smallish room and kind of dingy bathroom with no recent updating. But if you're not expecting luxury, need a basic and well located place to stay at a very reasonable price - this is the hotel for you!

Fantastic value. Awesome location right in the center of things and immediately across from Millenium Park. The hotel had some old Chicago charm, but is showing its age and lack of updates. There aren't really any amenities, but who needs them when you're out of the hotel seeing the city the whole time?

Smallish room and kind of dingy bathroom with no recent updating. But if you're not expecting luxury, need a basic and well located place to stay at a very reasonable price - this is the hotel for you!

Nothing was dirty, but the hotel is old and needs to be updated. Our sink had cracks in it, wallpaper is pealing off the walls, etc. it's too bad because this hotel was an institution at one point in our U.S. history and the management needs to bring that charm back.
Besides the disappointment of upkeep, the location is great. My husband and I don't spend a lot of time in our room so it was perfect, central, walkable location for us.

Nothing was dirty, but the hotel is old and needs to be updated. Our sink had cracks in it, wallpaper is pealing off the walls, etc. it's too bad because this hotel was an institution at one point in our U.S. history and the management needs to bring that charm back.
Besides the disappointment of upkeep, the location is great. My husband and I don't spend a lot of time in our room so it was perfect, central, walkable location for us.

Great location to walk to all the many sights. Understand, you are getting a roof over your head and a bed to sleep in, that's it. The only difference between a 1940's room and 2015 room, is the flat screen on the wall. But, if you need a location to walk from, this is the place.

Great location to walk to all the many sights. Understand, you are getting a roof over your head and a bed to sleep in, that's it. The only difference between a 1940's room and 2015 room, is the flat screen on the wall. But, if you need a location to walk from, this is the place.

The location and price were great. Very central to everything I needed to do for work and down time. Loved being across the street from the park. Staff was fantastic.

The hotel is older and the fixtures and finishes could use a little updating in places. The gym wasn't what exactly I was hoping for, but was adequate. My first night was the night of the Chicago hockey team winning the championship, so I heard all the revelers driving by, honking and cheering all night.

The location and price were great. Very central to everything I needed to do for work and down time. Loved being across the street from the park. Staff was fantastic.

The hotel is older and the fixtures and finishes could use a little updating in places. The gym wasn't what exactly I was hoping for, but was adequate. My first night was the night of the Chicago hockey team winning the championship, so I heard all the revelers driving by, honking and cheering all night.

Expert Reviews

"This striking, 14-story Loop landmark places guests directly on Michigan Avenue, providing easy access to Chicago highlights like the Museum Campus and Millennium Park. Originally constructed in 1893 to accommodate guests attending the World’s Columbian Exposition, this Renaissance Revival building remains a symbol of old-fashioned elegance. The spacious, apartment-like accommodations, with their high ceilings, large bathrooms, and unique configurations, recall an era when living in a hotel was fashionable. East-facing rooms feature stunning views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan, and the 15 Lakefront Suites..."
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